Karl Pillemer, Ph.D.

Karl Pillemer, Ph.D. is founder of The Legacy Project, a compendium of practical advice for living from America’s elders, and author of 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans. He is a professor of human development in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University and Professor of Gerontology in Medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical College.

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New Year’s Resolutions From the Wisest Americans

Interviews with over 1,000 elders provided these smart lessons for living

JANUARY 1, 2019 | By Karl Pillemer, Ph.D.

Living

Older People Reveal 5 Ways to Regret-Proof Your Relationship

They learned the hard way what makes marriages work and fail

AUGUST 3, 2016 | By Karl Pillemer, Ph.D.

Health

Lessons From Twyla, Including ‘Keep It Moving’

In this podcast, famed choreographer Twyla Tharp talks about her new book

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Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

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Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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